Latch device for portable computer

a technology for portable computers and latch devices, which is applied in the field of latch devices for portable computers, can solve the problems of inconvenient unfavorable and inability to meet the needs of users, so as to achieve the effect of greatly improving the ease of assembly and disassembly of latch devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-12
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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Benefits of technology

The solution enhances the security of the display and main body engagement, reduces the risk of damage, and simplifies the assembly process by distributing forces effectively and allowing for pre-assembly of latch components, thereby improving the overall assembly efficiency.

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If the forces applied to the hooks are increased, since large forces are also applied to the hooks 14 or the catching grooves 1′, the hooks can be broken or damaged.
However, since the liquid crystal panel 9, the latch device 10 and the like are assembled in such a main assembling line, the number of assembling steps is undesirably increased and ease of assembly and workability is reduced.

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[0037]The present invention will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of a portable computer having latch devices according to the present invention. FIG. 2A is an enlarged view of a latch device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a latch device according to an embodiment of the present invention with a front case of the upper housing portion removed. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a latch device and a rear case having a latch installation portion according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a latch device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 6A and 6B are views showing operating positions of the latch device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038]According to the figures, various parts are installed in a main body 20 of lower housing portion of a portable computer, which is formed ...

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Abstract

A latch device for a portable computer secures a main body to a foldable display. The main body may be folded onto or unfolded with respect to the display about a hinge. The latch device may include a latch installation portion that is formed on a rear case of the display; a latch that is seated in the latch installation portion and may include a hook which passes through a front case of the display and protrudes forward from a front end of the display to be selectively hooked into a catching groove on the main body; and an elastic member that provides an elastic force in a direction in which the hook of the latch is hooked into the catching groove of the main body. A release mechanism that is exposed to the exterior of an end of the display to receive a driving force inputted for moving the latch. Accordingly, the locking engagement between the display and the main body of the portable computer is more secure, and the latch is easily assembled and disassembled.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This nonprovisional application claims the benefit of Korean Application No. P2004-052465, filed on Jul. 6, 2004, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a portable computer, and more particularly, to a latch device for a portable computer permitting a main body and a display to be engaged with each other when the display is folded onto the main body.[0004]2. Description of the Background Art[0005]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable computer according to the background art. FIG. 1A is an enlarged view of latch device shown in FIG. 1. As seen in FIG. 1, the portable computer includes a main body 1 of a substantially flat rectangular shape and a display 3 that pivots about a hinge 5 at a rear end of the main body 1. The display 3, which is formed in a plate shape corresponding to the main body 1, is folded and seated on...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F1/16
CPCG06F1/1679G06F1/1616E05C1/10E05B9/08Y10T292/0807Y10T292/0862G06F1/1613
InventorYANG, HYUN-SUK
OwnerLG ELECTRONICS INC